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as in revising
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in adjusting
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of editing
Organizing an exhibition is more like editing an anthology than writing a novel.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
And will humans ever go back to writing or editing without AI?
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Byjennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Copy editing by Colis Ferguson.
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Carolyn Y. Johnson,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
Start by editing one room at a time clear surfaces, thin out open shelving and let the walls breathe.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Even so, some proponents continue to push for editing in the near future for disease prevention.
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Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
The study found 42% of adults who used chatbots used them to search for information, 38% used it for work tasks, 25% for fun or entertainment, 24% for creating or editing images or videos, 20% for medical advice and another 20% for diet and fitness information.
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Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
And will humans ever go back to writing or editing without AI?
—
Byjennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Copy editing by Colis Ferguson.
—
Carolyn Y. Johnson,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
Start by editing one room at a time clear surfaces, thin out open shelving and let the walls breathe.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Even so, some proponents continue to push for editing in the near future for disease prevention.
—
Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
The study found 42% of adults who used chatbots used them to search for information, 38% used it for work tasks, 25% for fun or entertainment, 24% for creating or editing images or videos, 20% for medical advice and another 20% for diet and fitness information.
—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for editing
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American scientists weren't done revising our entire picture of the cosmos, however.
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Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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Kelce's vows were equally long, bringing the vow reading alone to well over half an hour.
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Keep reading to find out what makes this outdoor kitchen worthy of adding to your space.
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Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.
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Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
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Paine capitalized on the momentum by publishing a dialogue between Montgomery’s ghost and an American in February, debating independence.
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Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.
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A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.
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“Editing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/editing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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